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ASSIGNMENT (CAT 2)
GROUP 3

NUR/UNUR 109: MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY II

1.

a) Define the Rhesus (Rh) system and the Rhesus factor. (2 marks)

b) Distinguish between Rh+ and Rh-ve people. (2 marks)

c) Explain the significance/implication of the Rhesus factor with respect to maternal blood and
fetal blood. (3 marks)

d) Describe the management of a Rh – ve mother carrying an Rh + ve fetus. (3 marks)

2.
a) Describe clearly the inheritance pattern of the Rhesus factor using the Mendelian
principles/concept with regard to the following.
i) In a Homozygous Rh +ve father and a Homozygous Rh – ve mother (5 marks)

ii) In a Heterozygous Rh +ve father and a Homozygous Rh – ve mother (5 marks)

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